N5968W

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-150 S/N: 28-3860

Accident Details

Date
Friday, December 28, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX91LA061
Location
SIERRA VISTA, AZ
Event ID
20001212X24777
Coordinates
31.590707, -110.169181
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE FROM IMPROPER USE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-3860
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
PA-28-150 P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-150

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VERMILYEA IAN
Address
1617 N MARIPOSA RD
City
FLAGSTAFF
State / Zip Code
AZ 86004-8758
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX91LA061